Aspen Legacy Planning

Aspen Legacy Planning is a South Dakota estate planning firm founded by attorney Stephen J. Wesolick with over 30 years of legal experience. Based in Rapid City and serving western South Dakota since 2006, the firm specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law through its proprietary Forward Development Process designed to guide families through comprehensive financial planning.

About

Aspen Legacy Planning is a South Dakota estate planning firm based in Rapid City, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures through comprehensive legal planning. Founded by Stephen J. Wesolick, an attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience, the firm has been serving clients since 2006 with a focus on estate and business planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law throughout western South Dakota.

Stephen J. Wesolick brings extensive background in complex business, commercial, and family legal matters to his work with clients. Over the course of his career, he has developed deep expertise in the estate planning and elder law landscape, recognizing that legal strategies must evolve to address changing circumstances and regulations. He approaches each client relationship as a trusted advisor, understanding that every family's situation is unique and deserves personalized attention.

Aspen Legacy Planning provides a range of services designed to protect assets and preserve legacies for the next generation. The firm handles estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, and elder law matters, drawing on current legal knowledge and modern solutions to address complex family and financial situations. Through its affiliation with Interactive Legal Solutions, the firm continues to expand its capabilities to meet the demands of an evolving legal landscape.

The firm has developed its own Forward Development Process (FDP), a methodology designed to make estate planning more productive and meaningful for families. Rather than viewing estate planning as a daunting task, the FDP framework guides clients through a collaborative conversation about their circumstances, goals, concerns, and hopes for the future. From the initial consultation onward, clients understand what to expect, when to expect it, and what services will cost—eliminating surprises and building confidence in the planning process.

Aspen Legacy Planning recognizes that many people delay estate planning due to uncertainty, conflicting priorities, or feeling overwhelmed by the complexity involved. The firm's approach is to create a positive and celebratory experience that honors what clients have accomplished while securing their wishes for those they care about.

The firm offers flexible consultation options to accommodate busy schedules, including in-person, phone, and video meetings. Clients can reach Aspen Legacy Planning at 605-610-4016 to schedule a no-obligation consultation and begin exploring their estate planning options. The main office is located at 770 Sheridan Lake Road in Rapid City.

Overview compiled from the firm's website